Lovable

Editor reviewed

Describe an app in chat and get a working web app with backend

Freemiumlovable.devUpdated 20 Oct 2026

About Lovable

Lovable is an AI software engineer that builds websites and web apps from chat prompts, aimed at people with little or no coding background as well as developers. You describe what you want, and Lovable generates the interface and code, can set up a built-in backend (Lovable Cloud) with database, authentication and hosting, and publishes the result to a Lovable URL or a custom domain. It runs in the browser and has iOS and Android apps for queuing prompts from a phone.

Best for

Web app prototypes and MVPs
Internal tools
Landing pages and websites
Apps with database and login
SaaS MVP prototyping: Turn a product idea into a working app with login and a database.
Internal tools: Build dashboards and admin tools for a team from a prompt.
Landing pages and websites: Generate and publish marketing sites on a custom domain.
Design prototyping: Test layouts and flows as interactive apps.
Team and classroom building: Share one credit pool across a workspace of many members.

Not ideal for

Native mobile app development
Teams that need fully predictable monthly costs

Popular with

Founders and product managers
Designers
Marketers
Non-technical builders
Developers prototyping apps

Key features

Chat-based app builder
Lovable Cloud
Publishing and custom domains
Git sync
Code editing and download
AI features for apps
Workspaces
Connectors and MCP server
Mobile app

Pros and cons

Pros

Free plan with daily build credits and no card required to start
Built-in backend with database, authentication and hosting
Git sync to GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket on every plan
Unlimited workspace members with no per-seat charge
Mobile apps for iOS and Android

Cons

Free plan is limited to 30 build credits per month
Credit cost per message varies with task complexity, so monthly spend is hard to predict
Code editing and download require a paid plan
Business costs twice as much as Pro for the same entry credit tier, mainly for team and governance features

Pricing

Plans as listed by the vendor on 20 Oct 2026. Check their site for current prices.

See lovable.dev

Free

Try Lovable and build smaller projects

5 daily build credits up to 30 per month
Daily chat allowance
20 monthly Cloud credits
Git sync
Community support

Pro

Business

$50/month

Entry tier of 100 monthly credits; adds team and governance controls

Everything in Pro
SSO
Role-based access
Design templates
Internal publish
Lovable API
Security center
Priority support

Enterprise

Custom/contact sales

Volume-based credit pricing for large organizations

Everything in Business
SCIM
Audit logs
Data exports
EU inference
Publishing controls
Dedicated support
Onboarding services

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team.

8.1overall

Ease of Use: 9.0
App Generation Quality: 8.3
Backend Integration: 8.4
Value for Money: 7.3
Code Control: 7.6

Platforms and integrations

Available on

Web
iOS
Android
API

Works with

GitHub
GitLab
Bitbucket
Slack
Telegram

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Release history

Apr 27, 2026
Lovable released iOS and Android apps for building from a phone
Lovable released iOS and Android apps for building from a phone.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lovable free?

Yes. The Free plan includes 5 daily build credits, capped at 30 per month, plus monthly Cloud credits. Paid plans add monthly credits, code download and custom domains.

Can I export code from Lovable?

Yes. Projects can be synced to GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket on every plan, and Pro and above can edit and download the code. Lovable states that you own the apps and code you build.

How do Lovable credits work?

Credits measure usage across building, Cloud hosting and AI features in your apps. Cost per message depends on task complexity, and Plan Mode costs 1 credit per message. Monthly plan credits expire two months after issue, and top-up credits last 12 months.

Does Lovable charge per seat?

No. Workspaces allow unlimited members on all plans and share one credit pool. Plans are priced by the credits they include.

Does Lovable have a mobile app?

Yes. Lovable released iOS and Android apps in April 2026 for sending voice or text prompts and reviewing builds on a phone.

What is the difference between Pro and Business?

Business adds SSO, role-based access, design templates, internal publishing, the Lovable API and priority support. Both start at 100 monthly credits, but credits cost more on Business.

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